News and Activities Of the Mid-Hudson Mid-Hudson Chapter Of the Adirondack Mountain Club TRAILS www.midhudsonadk.org Spring 2013 April-June

DID YOU HEAR THE NEWS? PADDLEFEST IS BACK ! 11th Annual PaddleFest is on June 8th !

WHAT IS IT? A fun family day for every one interested in paddling: experienced WHEN? Saturday, June 8, 2013 paddlers as well as newbies who want to see WHERE? Plum Point Park, New Windsor,NY what the excitement’s all about (Off of Rt 9W between Newburgh Toyota and COST? Free to Everyone . bowling alley; look for Anthony’s Pier 9 across QUESTIONS? Call Russ at 845-297-5126 Highway. More detailed directions on website. (before 9 PM) or [email protected] TIME? 10AM - 4PM (Rain or Shine) Lodge open. Many more details available on the chapter website: www.midhudsonadk.org/paddlefest

For Experienced Paddlers For Beginning Paddlers For the more advanced lessons, kayakers will need Free kayak and canoe instruction with a wide variety of to bring their own boats and gear and sign-up in boats and gear provided for lessons and for practice and fun advance at The River Connection in Hyde Park, NY use after the lessons. Sign-up will be on site. Beginners (845-229-0595; 845-242-4731; should wear shoes and clothing that can get wet. Note that [email protected]; synthetic fabrics dry much faster than cotton and are more www.the-river-connection.com). comfortable when wet. There will also be beginner-level guided paddling trips on the Hudson River and up Moodna Creek, and some will include a presentation on the ecology of the river.

Activities Will Include: +Seine netting, which will offer a peek at exactly what lives in the Hudson River +A hands-on demonstration of kayak-camping, e.g. types of boats, paddles and what a campsite might look like +A paddling-camping-hiking used-gear sale. Vendors of used gear are welcome, but need to pre-register with

Ralph at [email protected] (preferred) or 845-462-3389. +Hot dogs, burgers and soda will be available for purchase or bring a picnic. Grills and picnic tables are on site.

SPECIAL THANKS FOR THE GENEROUS ASSISTANCE OF PADDLEFEST SPONSORS!

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) in Poughkeep- The River Connection in Hyde Park, NY (845-229-0595; sie, NY (845-463-3207; [email protected]) 845-242-4731; [email protected]; The Hudson River National Estuarine Research www.the-river-connection.com) Reserve in Staatsburg, NY (845-889-4745; www.dec.ny.gov/lands/4915.html); jgherrin@ Mid-Hudson Subaru in Wappingers Falls, NY (845-296-1152; gw.dec.state.ny.us [email protected]; www.midhudson subaru.com) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/COMMITTEE CHAIRS______

Co-Chair Pete McGinnis [email protected] 845-454-4428 Stay Connected Co-Chair Daniel Jones,Jr [email protected] 845-485-7969 via these Websites! Secretary Ellen Zelig [email protected] 845-473-5557 Treasurer Ralph Pollard [email protected] 845-462-3389 www.adk.org (ADK Club) Chapter Director Brenda Harding [email protected] 845-565-8566 www.midhudsonadk.org Chapter Director Mel Kleiman [email protected] 845-534-9131 (MidHudson Chapter) Club Director Jean-Claude Fouere [email protected] 845-462-0142 www.nynjtc.org Alt. Club Director Daniel Jones,Jr [email protected] 845-485-7969 (New York/New Jersey Alt. Club Director Lalita Malik [email protected] 845-592-0204 Trail Conference) Past Chpt Chair Lalita Malik [email protected] 845-592-0204 Committee Chairs Conservation Sayi Nulu [email protected] 845-264-2270 New Members Jennifer Anderson [email protected] Publicity Skip Doyle [email protected] News Media Michele Van Hoesen [email protected] 845-691-7442 Media Coordin. Don Urmston [email protected] 845-457-4552 Social Events Carole Marsh [email protected] 845-849-2044 Website Tech Ted Ripley Duggan [email protected] 845-657-7057 Newsletter Ed Brianne Seipp [email protected] 845-471-2314 Data Base Eli Cohen [email protected] 845-897-5921 Outings Co-Chair Sue Mackson [email protected] 845-471-9892 Outings Co-Chair Ginny Fauci [email protected] 845-399-2170 AT Trail Superv. Bill Beehler [email protected] 845-473-5557 Trails Chair Bill Beehler [email protected] 845-473-5557 Balsam Lake Mt. Frank Dogil [email protected] 845-454-5441 Water Trails/Paddles Russ Faller [email protected] 845-297-5126 NY/NJTrails Deleg Salley Decker [email protected] 845-454-4206 Website Cont Mgr Georgette Weir [email protected] 845-462-0142

SPRING 2013 LIBRARY LECTURE SERIES KAYAKING:HOW TO GET STARTED

Always wanted to try kayaking but don’t know how to get started? Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) trip leader Don Urmston will tell you how to begin - what gear you’ll need, where to go paddling, where to meet other paddlers and where to get instruction on your technique. See and feel the difference in kayaks, paddles and other equipment with our hands-on presentation. Special attention is given to kayak safety and choosing your first kayak. Whether you just want to paddle occasionally or you want to become an expert sea kayaker, this program will get you started. Free to all. NOTE: ADK members are encouraged to attend and/ or assist with the presentations--No kayaking experience is necessary. Contact: Don Urmston: [email protected] or 845-457-4552.

Tues, March 7, Thrall Library, Middletown (Orange Co.) 7pm PETER C. McGINNIS, ESQ Attorney and Counselor at Law Tues, April 2, Star Library, Rhinebeck, NY 6:30pm Thurs, April 4, East Fishkill Library, 6:30pm 515 Haight Avenue Fri, April 5, Mt. St. Mary College - Desmond Campus, Newburgh/Balmville (Orange Co.) 6:30pm Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-2468 Fri, April 12, Stanford Library, Stanfordville, 7pm Sun, April 14, Gardiner Library (Ulster Co.) 12:30pm Elder Law - Wills - Trusts - Estates - Asset Protection Wed, April 17, Saugerties Library, 6pm Medicaid Planning Thurs, May 2, Albert Wisner Lib, Warwick,Orange Co, 6:30pm Newburgh Public Library, TBA Tel: (845) 471-5721 Fax: (845) 559-0068 Hyde Park Library, TBA 2 NEW CHAPTER WEBSITE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

CHECK OUT OUR NEW AND UPDATED WEBSITE ! HIKING LEADERS NEEDED FOR IT’S THE SAME ADDRESS: www.midhudsonadk.org OUTINGS WEST OF THE HUDSON RIVER Visit and explore it to find a calendar and information about our Please reply to Sue Mackson at 845-471-9892 outings (including schedule changes in between issues of our [email protected] print newsletter), reports and photos of outings; links to our new ______Meetup site (see separate story) and other relevant websites, find out who’s who in our local chapter, how you can get involved, our newsletters, and more! SECTION MAINTAINERS NEEDED The Chapter thanks Edward Ripley-Duggan, who got our first Join other ADKer’s in maintaining our chapter’s adopted website up and served as our webmaster for at least 10 years. trails, including a Dutchess County section of the AT. What a great contribution that was and we really appreciate his Maintaining a trail is a great family activity as it takes no long, dedicated service. special skill, is great exercise, is a wonderful way to meet Helping with the new site was Georgette Weir, our new web con- new people, gets the blood rushing and the endorphins tent manager; Carlie Graves, who helped solve technical issues; flying, and makes a real difference to walkers and hikers Ralph Pollard, who made a key connection to someone who was and every person who treasures time on the trails! See p3 able to quickly solve a final technical issue; and Andy Moss of the Fall 2012 issue of Mid-Hudson Trails for a detailed --that important someone-- a Sierra Club member and graphic description of the job of a maintainer, and call or email designer (AndyMoss.com) from Kingston, who got our new site up Bill Beehler, Mid-Hudson ADK Chapter AT Trail Supervi- at our old web address: MidHudsonadk.org. sor, to discuss the details. (845-473-5557 or The site is interactive—you can leave comments on many pages. [email protected]) Outings leaders and others can send brief trip reports with a photo or two, and a link to your personal photo gallery page (ie, GORP: Instant Energy on the Trail in Picasa, Flickr, or some other) to share with others. Send your submissions to [email protected]. The following recipe for GORP was submitted by MHADK Let us know what you think of the new site. Suggestions wel- member, Salley Decker, who found it in the August 1, 2012 come. It’s easy to use, and if you would like to learn and volun- issue of the Poughkeepsie Journal. She reports that it teer how to help add content to the site (it’s on Wordpress), was in an article from the AP written by Elizabeth Kar- contact Georgette at [email protected]. mel. Editor’s Note: Just FYI When it was first cre- ated in 1968, GORP stood for Good Old Raisins and MORE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Peanuts! Recipe Makes 4 ½ cups. Share your computer skills by helping with the new 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes website (see article above). Contact Georgette at 1/2 cup roasted, unsalted cashews [email protected]. 1/2 cup roasted, unsalted almonds Volunteer one evening (or more!) to assist Don Urm- 1/2 cup roasted, salted peanuts or soy nuts ston with his “Kayaking: How to Get Started” series of 1/2 cup banana chips, lightly crushed library lectures. See the schedule on p.2/opposite, find 1/2 cup M & M's the library nearest you and put in a one-shot 2-hour 1/2 cup peanut M & M's evening welcoming attendees, passing out information, 1/4 cup toasted pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds) and helping Don set up the kayaks and other gear. 1/4 cup dried cherries See also the opportunities for service in the Spring 1/4 cup raisins Outings Schedule (pp.4-9), such as Russ Faller’s Water 1/4 cup diced dried apricots Trail Maintenance Outings: May 11-Hudson River 1/4 cup finely diced crystallized ginger Sweep; May 18-Black Creek Paddle and Clean-up; June 29- Paddle and Clean-up. Nutrition information: If you love to walk, hike or paddle, consider leading 1/4 cup serving (values rounded to nearest whole number) an outing in your activity of choice. Even once or 190 calories (100 from fat (53% of total) twice a season would be extremely helpful as the chap- 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fats) ter is growing rapidly and with it there is an ever- 0 mg cholesterol, 18 g carbohydrate; 5 g protein; 2 g fi- growing interest in outings of all kinds. Contact Sue ber, 25 g sodium. Mackson at 845-471-9892 [email protected] ______3 DATES WORTH SAVING______HIKING/PADDLING GUIDELINES Mon April 22 Earth Day Celebrate it! HIKING GUIDELINES

Sat May 11 Riverkeeper’s Hudson  - Check out the Ten Essentials***  River Sweep (See p.4 for chapter in- - Notify leader of your intent to join an outing. volvement) - Be at designated meeting place on time.   - Wear sturdy footwear, for season & type of outing.    Sat June 1 National Trails Day - Be equipped with water, lunch, snacks, and rain gear  (Trail maintainers are needed!)      To bring a dog, call leader to get permission, bring a leash, Sat June 8 The 11th Annual Chapter   be able to control dog and be responsible for  PaddleFest, Plum Point, New Windsor (See cover page and the  its needs, especially water.   awesome new MHADK Chapter website for details:    www.midhudsonadk.org)    Car Pooling (encouraged) will include $.20/mile + tolls and parking fees to be equally    Fri-Sun June 14-16 Club ADK Spring Outing, “Spring in the divided among the non-driving participants. North Country,” hosted by the Laurentian Chapter in St. Lawrence    County. See http:/adklaurentian.org/springouting 2013 and con- ***www.midhudsonadk.org>Outings Schedule  tact John Barron at [email protected] or 613-828-2296 >Ten Essentials   for information    Hike Ratings    Sun Aug 11 Club ADK Ididaride Adirondack Bike Tour Loca-  Class A —Difficult: More than 1500’ climb or 8+ mi tion: North Creek Cost $65 members/$75 nonmembers Registra-   Class B—Moderate: Less than 1500’ climb, 6-8 miles  tion opens March 15, 2013. Get more information on ididaride!  Class C—Easy: Well-graded trails, less than 6 miles  Adirondack Bike Tour at www.adk.org  Walk—Suitable for Children, less than 4 mile     Oct 18-20 Southern NJ Members Trail Fest PADDLE OUTING REQUIREMENTS    Rather than having our own Trail Fest this year, we invite you to  join other MHADK members at the ADK Fall Outing in the New   - PFD (Personal Flotation Device) must be worn on the  Jersey Pine Barrens, the unique area in southeastern New Jersey.  For more information, see http://www.adktravel.org/fallouting.htm water.   - On "Big Water" trips, such as those on the Hudson River     Club ADK Offers an Unlimited Number of  (see exceptions below), Long Island Sound, and Lake George, the minimum boat length is 13.5 ft and boats  Worthwhile Opportunities for Members to Make a   must have dual bulkheads or flotations, unless the boat is Difference. See two examples below and then    a sit-on-top kayak. Check out its Website at www.ADK.org    Note Hudson River Exceptions: These ‘Big Water‘  ADK Campground Hosting    requirements do not apply to trips into Constitution An ADK Campground Host is an on-site representative of the Club.   Marsh or other areas where travel on the Hudson is Hosts greet campers, explain campground rules, assist campers and   minimal.   assist staff as needed. A host must be an ADK member, at leas  t 21 years old and in good enough health to carry out the responsibili-  GUESTS are welcome to join two outings and if desiring to  ties. Other qualifications include enthusiasm, love of the outdoors,  camping experience and experience dealing with the public. participate on a regular basis after that, are encouraged to    help in supporting the Mid-Hudson Chapter of ADK    Campground hosting is a one-week commitment, from Sunday to  by becoming members.   Saturday. During their stay, campground hosts receive a free campsite   for up to two people, three meals a day, free use of specific ADK facili-    ties when available and a 25 percent discount on purchases at the HPIC   store. For more information, contact Campground Host Coordinator   Doug Paquette at (518) 383-0017 or send him an email. You can find   more opportunities to volunteer on the club website: www.adk.org.     Wilderness First Aid   An ADK wilderness first aid course could help put your mind at ease   and, potentially, save a life. Out on the trails. This year, ADK's Educa-   tion Department is offering several opportunities to learn critical medi-   cal skills. A Wilderness First Responder course, April 6-13, is the ideal   medical training for outdoor educators, guides, search and rescue team   members, and others who work or play in remote areas. Wilderness   First Aid, an intensive two-day course, is being offered March 23-24,   May 11-12 and Nov. 16-17. Both programs are conducted by Wilderness  Medical Associates at ADK's Heart Lake Program Center in the Adi-  rondack High Peaks. Lodging and meal packages are available. 4  

SPRING OUTINGS SCHEDULE______reation Center in Ossining. Free parking. For those who Note: If changes/additions to these hikes occur, they will be did my previous hike on the Aqueduct, this is where we fin- found on the chapter’s website, www.midhudsonadk.org & will be ished. We will walk on the Old from listed in the chapter’s weekly e-mails. Ossining to Tarrytown noting different features of the system completed in the 1830's. We will then walk a short Mid Week Hikes - The leaders offer 3-6 hour hikes of varying distance to the Tarrytown train station and take the train difficulty to different areas of the Mid Hudson Valley. Hikes back to Ossining. Heavy rain cancels. Call leader if you have may be followed by a stop for refreshments. Leaders: Ginny questions. Fauci, [email protected] 845-399-2170 or Lalita Malik, [email protected] (845) 592-0204. They will be held on the Sat April 13 Harriman 8mi B+/A- Leader: Alvin 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. To add your name to the DeMaria 845-255-1704 or [email protected] Mid-Week hike list, go to the bottom of the weekly e-mail to From Anthony Wayne parking area, we will take A.T. to update your subscription. Bear Mtn., and circle back on S-BM and T-T. Meet: An- thony Wayne parking lot at 9:30 AM High Hopes Hikers - These are easier hikes for those who still want to get out but don’t want to hike long distances or climb Sun April 14 Doodletown - The Vanishing Hamlet high mountains. They will be led by Ellie Shortle on one or two Harriman , NY/NJ TC map 4 (near Bear Mt) Wednesdays each month. 6 miles - leisurely pace. Leader: Brenda Harding at [email protected] Meet at 10AM at the hik- Mid Week Paddles - We paddle scenic creeks, rivers, and ers parking area, 1.4 miles south of the Bear Mt traffic lakes on most 2nd and 4th Thursdays. Dates for spring circle on 9W, just before the road into This paddles are 4/25, 5/23, 5/30, and 6/27. Occasionally when hamlet was continuously occupied from 1760 until the last the weather is perfect, additional impromptu paddles will be family left in 1965. We'll talk about the people who once arranged. Most of the paddles are moderate in pace and dis- lived there and some history of the area which includes the tance. A few are easy, a few more challenging. Leader: Shari Bicentennial trail (1777). Though few ruins remain there Aber [email protected] Specific details of each paddle will are signs posted where some of the homes, schools and be sent to anyone on the paddling e-list. If you'd like to be churches once stood. I'll bring photos from Elizabeth added to the list, go to the bottom of the weekly e-mail to up- Stalter's book (a former inhabitant of Doodletown and a date your subscription. member of the Palisades Historical society). We'll see the occasional foundation, stairs or retaining wall to remind us Hudson River History Walks and Hikes - this was once a thriving little village. We will also visit 2 old Flowing from the slope of in the Adirondacks High cemeteries that are still used. Bring snack/lunch and Peaks to the Harbor, the Hudson River is truly one of plenty of water. Please notify the leader no later than the natural jewels of North America. Join leader Jean-Claude April 12 if you plan to join the hike. Heavy rain cancels. for the last 2 diverse walks and hikes to discover the beauty of Sorry no rain date. the Hudson River and to learn about its rich natural history. See May 4 & June 1. Sat April 20 - slide presentation on the "Ice Age" ______scheduled for 11:00 AM at the FDR Wallace Center.The The speaker is Dr. Robert Titus, a geology professor at Sat April 6 – Beacon Hill- Lake Minnewaska Loop 3 miles Hartwick College. In the afternoon, the Hyde Park Trails moderate photo hike, no dogs Leader: BT Sullivan 845- committee will have its annual "kick off" where the new 594-9545 Meet at Trailways Bus Station in New Paltz at 10 patch for 2013 will be introduced.There will be an easy am. Park on Prospect Street. There is no parking in the Trail- (less than 4 miles round trip) hike following the ways lot. We need drivers to help with car pooling from the bus introduction. Contact MKADK hike leader, Salley Decker, station. for questions at [email protected]. Open to the public. Bring lunch. Sat April 6 Hudson River Hike #4: Storm King Mountain Stillman Trail Orange County; approx. 7 miles A hike Sat April 20 – Bashakill Wetlands Paddle – Beginning Contact Leader: Jean-Claude Fouere, at 845-462 1909 or Paddlers Welcome! (C, Easy) Leader: Don Urmston [email protected] for exact meeting time and carpooling email: [email protected] or phone 845-457-4552 information. For our fourth hike, the trail provides magnifi- (before 9pm). Paddling the Bashakill is the ultimate in cent views of the River that has carved its way between Storm relaxation and wildlife viewing. Observe ducks, frogs and King Mountain and . An epic ecological battle Bald Eagles as we drift along through this beautiful wet- was fought in the early 60’s over a project to build a pumped- land. We will paddle for 2-3 hours at an easy pace. PFD storage power plant, leading the environmental movement in the Required! Contact leader for time and meeting place. Reg- Hudson Valley. ister with leader by 4/18/13.

Sun April 7 Old Croton Aqueduct from Ossining to Tar- Sun April 21 - Fahnestock Loop 3.5 miles, moderate rytown. Class C – Moderate Leader: John Ragusa 917- pace and terrain, C rated, family friendly. Leader: Tom 692-1159 Meet at 11 am at the Joseph Caputo Rec- Amission E-mail only, [email protected] Meet at 5 SPRING OUTINGS SCHEDULE (continued)______Sat May 4 – Norwalk Islands, Norwalk CT. (A, Ad- Canopus Lake parking area on Rt. 301 at 9:30 am. A scenic vanced) Leader: Don Urmston at [email protected] loop on an old iron mine railroad bed to a hidden lake. We will 845-457-4552 (before 9pm). Exact launch and route to search for early Spring wildflowers and check out beaver ac- be determined, but expect to take a whole day for this trip. tivity and several old iron mine pits. From Newburgh, the drive is less than 1.5 hours to Norwalk. We will explore the islands off shore. This is a “big water” Tues April 23 – Leisurely Evening Walk Clermont State His- trip, so experienced paddlers only. Minimum 13.5’ kayak toric Site Leader: Sue Mackson 845 471 9892 or with flotation. PFDs required. The water may be cold [email protected] Join me for a series of evening hikes enough to require wet or dry suits as well. Call for more to enjoy some walking on the various estates of the valley, information closer to trip date. Register by 5/2/13. watch the sunset over the Hudson River and share a snack. February's Clermont walk was cancelled so we’ll begin there. Sat May 4 - Hudson River Walk #5; Catskills Escarp- Meet at Clermont entrance at 6:30 pm or call leader for car- ment Loop Trail approx. 10 miles, A hike Leader Jean- pooling from Poughkeepsie area. Claude Fouere 1-845-462-1909 or ([email protected]) Our fifth hike will take us on the escarpment trail, tradi- Thurs-Sun April 25-28 AT in PA: River to River Back- tionally a favorite place for artists and visitors to the Cat- pack Leader: Russ Faller 845-297-5126 (before 9:30 PM) skills, location of the once famous Catskills Mountain House, or [email protected] Appalachian Trail backpack offering superb views of the Hudson Valley. Call leader for from the Lehigh River to the Schuylkill River at Port Clinton, exact meeting place, time and carpooling information. PA. Approx. 40 mi. Moderate pace. Trail is essentially level, except for 2 ascents/descents. Many excellent Tue May 7 Wappingers Creek to the Hudson Evening viewpoints. See charcoal hearths and furnaces used to make Paddle B/C Leader: Dave Webber pig iron from 1740 to after the Civil War. Must arrive on Wed [email protected] or 845-452-7238. Launch at 6 PM evening (Apr 24) to shuttle and hike 1/2 mi to shelter Joint and paddle for 1.5-2 hours, 4-6 miles at an easy pace to w/AMC. Contact leader for info and to register. explore the tidal Wappingers Creek and perhaps a peek at the Hudson River. PFD required! Directions: From Rt. 9D Sat April 27 - Mindful Hike at /Unique Area take CR28/New Hamburg Road towards New Hamburg, turn 6.5 miles B Leader: Mel Kleiman Call during week of hike right on Creek Rd for about a mile to the launch on the left. at 845-216-6805 We will intersperse three 10-15 minute periods of silent hiking. Meeting place/Time: 10 am at Unique Sat May 11 Hudson River Sweep: Lower Wappinger Area on right going north on 9D a mile south of Garrison & Creek Leader: Russ Faller 845-297-5126 (before 9:30 Route 403. PM) or [email protected] Join Riverkeeper for

the Hudson River Sweep. We'll pick up litter while we pad- Sun April 28 – Wallkill River- Orange County – The Forbid- dle along the lower Wappinger Creek from the falls to the den Zone (B, Intermediate) Leader: Don Urmston email: Hudson. Come out to do your part and make a difference at [email protected] or phone 845-457-4552 (before a paddling location that we use a lot. Wouldn't you rather 9pm). There is a section of the Wallkill River that has only paddle in clean surroundings? If you don't clean it up, who been paddled by 3 people that I know of. Fortunately, I am will? If you don't have a boat, contact leader for loaner. one of them. This section is very hard to access, so it will re- Meet at 10 AM at the boat launch on Creek Rd. near the quire us to paddle approximately 18 miles from the Goshen area Village Highway garage and Temple Field in the Village of to Montgomery. To my knowledge, this section hasn’t been Wappingers Falls. Contact leader if you need driving direc- paddled in over 10 years, so expect some blow-down and other tions. Please RSVP. Riverkeeper will supply plastic bags and obstacles. The water is easy with no real rapids. If you are up treats. for an adventure of discovery, get your PFD and join me. Con- tact leader for time and meeting place. Register with leader Sun May 12 – Rockefeller State Preserve 6 miles B- by 4/26/13. Leader:Sue Mackson [email protected] Sat May 4 Lake Awosting Loop from Lake Minnewaska, 845-471-9892 A six-mile walk through the beautiful 8.5 miles, moderate photo hike, no dogs Leader: BT Sulli- Rockefeller State Park Preserve in Westchester. The paths van 845-594-9545 Meet at Trailways Bus Station in New are wide without any high hills. Meet at 2 pm to carpool to Paltz at 10 am. Park on Prospect Street. There is no parking in the site. We end at a point in the park overlooking the Hud- the Trailways lot. Drivers will help with car pooling from the son River, the site of a former mansion, to eat supper and bus station. We are looking for drivers. watch the sunset.

Sat May 4 - 2nd annual "I Love My Park Day” Sun May 12 – Constitution Marsh, Cold Spring – Begin- Contact: Salley Decker [email protected] or (845) ning Paddlers Welcome! (C, Easy) Leader: Don Urmston 454-4206 Plans are in the works for MHADK members and email: [email protected] or phone 845-457-4552 friends to participate in "I Love My Park Day 2013" at one of (before 9pm). We will launch around noon from Foundry the local state parks, probably Minnewaska State Park Pre Park, to catch the tide right. We will spend about 3-4 serve. Watch for details in the weekly emails. 6 hours exploring the marsh. Hopefully, we will get to see the SPRING OUTINGS SCHEDULE (continued)______waterfall and the Audubon center. PFD Required! Register scend the Delaware River for 6 days. Depending upon the cur- with leader by 5/10. rent, we will cover 120-200 miles, camping along the way. This will be a self-sustained expedition. We will move fast and pack Tue May 14 Poughkeepsie Waterfront Evening Paddle B/C light. Contact trip leader for more information. Leader: Dave Webber [email protected] or 845-452- 7238. Launch at 6 PM and paddle for 1.5-2 hours, 4-6 miles Sun May 19 Fahnestock Loop on Charcoal Burners Trail 4 at an easy pace. PFD required! Participants must have a kayak miles C Leader Tom Amission E- mail only, tamisson@ 13.5 foot or longer with 2 bulkheads. Directions: From Route 9 aol.com Meet 9:30am View spectacular mt. laurels in bloom. take the Main Street exit. Go west and make a right onto Wa- We will also view two scenic ponds at a flat, moderate pace, family friendly. ter Street. Waryas Park is 500’ on the left. Launch at boat ramp. Tue May 21 Poughkeepsie Waterfront Evening Paddle B/C Leader: Dave Webber [email protected] or Wed May 15 Leisurely Walk and Tour at OMEGA Institute 845-452-7238. Lau.nch at 6 PM and paddle for 1.5-2 hours, 4- – Easy High Hopes Outing Leader: Eli Cohen 6 miles at an easy pace. PFD required! Participants must have a [email protected] Meet at 9:30AM in the Omega kayak 13.5 foot or longer with 2 bulkheads. Directions: From parking lot. After an introduction to meditation, we will do a Route 9 take the Main Street exit. Go west and make a right short one hour meditative hike in the Omega woods (there are onto Water Street. Waryas Park is 500’ on the left. Launch at some steep ups and downs). In the spirit of Omega's holistic boat ramp. ideas, we will walk in silence and focus on the present moment. Sneakers are ok. At noon, there will be a lunch buffet ($5-all Fri-Tues May 24-28 AT in PA Backpack: The Susquehanna vegetarian) in the dining hall. You may bring your own lunch. At River & NorthboundLeader: Russ Faller 845-297-5126 (be- 1:30pm, we will tour the Omega Center for Sustainable Living fore 9:30 PM) or [email protected] (OCSL), Omega's state-of-the-art waste water treatment and Hike the Appalachian Trail for 57 miles. Daily mileages of 10 to reclamation facility. This will be followed by a stop at the 13.5. Moderate pace. Not a lot of steep climbing. Trail stays cafe for ice cream. For directions to Omega using your GPS or on a ridge. Cross the beautiful Susquehanna River with many Google Maps enter: 150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck 12572. You may scenic viewpoints and historic areas, dating to the 18th visit Omega's website at http://www.eomega.org/ century. Camp at primitive sites. Requires good physical condi- tion and a positive attitude. Must arrive late afternoon on Sat May 18 Hyde Park Patch in a Day 6.1 m - B– Thurs., May 23, time TBD. Joint with AMC. Contact leader for Fast pace Leader: Mike Cunningham, 203-748-7233 , additional info and to register. [email protected] Best time to call: 7-9 pm If you email after noon on 5/16, your email will not be answered. Sat May 25 - Norrie Point to Kingston Roundout Paddle Hike 5 Hyde Park walkabout trails & get a free patch. We will Jean-Claude Fouéré [email protected] or 845-462- 1909 hike 5 of the trails in one day covering the following: Pine- We’ll launch at Norrie Point marina early in the morning, paddle woods Nature Trail loop, Hackett Hill park trails, Winnakee to the Kingston Rondout and paddle back in the afternoon to Nature Preserve Trail, Eleanor's Walk & Top Cottage Trail. take advantage of the tides. As part of our Hudson River dis- We will need to drive between hikes. Trail map is at covery, we will comment on the great estates bordering the http://www.hydeparkny.us/Recreation/Trails/WalkaboutTrail river shores and on the major economic importance of the s.pdf If it rains bring rain gear. No dogs. Meet 9:30 am at Rondout shipping hub in the 19th century. Contact leader for Roosevelt Farm Lane parking lot just west of Route 9G, oppo- exact meeting place, time. site entrance to Val-Kill where we will finish. Sun May 26 T.H.E. (Tivoli-Hudson-Esopus) Paddle Sat May 18 Black Creek Paddle & Clean-out Leader: Jeff Kaplan 845-928-1730 or fitdoc@sprintmail. Leader: Russ Faller 845-297-5126 (before 9:30 PM) or com. (confirm no later than 5/25) Launch from Tivoli at W [email protected] Help us with our Chapter's annual end of Broadway, just over the RR tracks. Cross the Hudson clean-out of the Black Creek in the Town of Lloyd. We'll River and go over to the falls on the . Lunch at the spend a few hours of typically light water trail work in the beautiful lighthouse, with its spectacular views, then go back. morning, then take an optional paddle to enjoy what we've You must be comfortable crossing the Hudson; max. winds 15 accomplished. Bring boats, gear, lunch, water and tools (e.g. knots. Total 3-4 hrs., unless you elect to go downriver a bit loppers, saws, rope, work gloves). If you don't have a boat more. Min. kayak length 13.5 ft. with dual bulkheads or bow & and/or tools, contact leader for loaners. Meet at 10 AM in stern flotation bags. Canoes and sit-on-top kayaks excepted. the grassy parking area on the SW side of the bridge over the Bring lunch, water, PFD, etc. Meet at Tivoli Black Creek on Rt. 299. This is across from Motel 299 and launch by 10 AM. about 6 mi. E of New Paltz or about 1 mi. W of the jct. of Rts. 9W & 299. Please contact leader to confirm participation. Tue May 28 Beacon Waterfront Evening Paddle B/C Leader: Dave Webber [email protected] or 845-452- Sun-Fri May 19-24 Delaware River, “Fast & Light” Trip 7238 Launch at 6 PM from Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park. (A, Advanced) Leader: Don Urmston email: We'll paddle for 1.5-2 hours, 4-6 miles at an easy pace. PFD [email protected] or phone 845-457-4552 (before required! Participants must have a kayak 13.5 foot or longer 9pm). Are you up for some serious adventure? We will de- 7 SPRING OUTINGS SCHEDULE (continued)______with 2 bulkheads. Directions: From I-84 go 1.8 miles south on This 58-mile Appalachian Trail backpack passes mostly through Route 9D, right on Beekman St., right on Red Flynn Drive then the Michaux State Forest, where American botany began in the immediate left on Long Dock Rd. Scenic Hudson's Long Dock 18th century. The iron industry came later. We'll see the ru- Park is next to the train station. ins of the old Pine Grove Furnace of the early 19th century. Natural wonders include: quartzite cliffs, mountain laurel blos- Tues May 28 – Harlem Valley Rail Trail Walk Leader soms, a rhododendron tunnel, Rocky Ridge (a maze of rock for- Beth Willis 845-373-8202 [email protected] mations) and the special view from Chimney Rocks. Daily milea- Walk a section of the beautiful Harlem Valley Rail Trail in ges are 9.5 to 12; last day 4.7 miles. Elevation changes about Eastern Dutchess County, possibly followed by lunch in one of 500 ft. or less. Moderate pace. Requires good physical condi- the local restaurants. Wear sturdy boots or shoes and bring snacks and plenty of water. Meet at 10 am in the Amenia tion and a positive attitude. Must arrive at trailhead on evening Town Hall parking lot. Call or email leader to register by 8:00 of Fri., June 14. Joint with AMC. Contact leader for more in- pm on May 26. If you email, please include a phone number. formation and to register.

Wed May 29 - Leisurely Evening Walk Poet's Walk Sat June 15 - Kayak Skills Session – 9:00am, Plum Point, Leader: Sue Mackson [email protected] 845-471- New Windsor (All Levels) Leader: Don Urmston: 9892 Join me for a series of evening hikes to enjoy some [email protected] or 845-457-4552 (before 9pm) walking on the various estates of the valley, watch the sunset Come get a free lesson from our ADK paddling trip leaders. We over the Hudson River and share a snack. Meet at Poet’s Walk will cover basic strokes, rescues & safety. Whether you are entrance at 6:30 pm or call leader for carpooling from Pough- new to kayaking or just need to brush up on your basics, we’ll keepsie area. Bring supper or snack to munch as we watch the have something for you. Meet at Plum Point in New Windsor at sunset. Park closes at 8:30. 9:00am. Participants must preregister with leader. PFD re- Sat June 1 – Gertrude’s Nose Trail Loop from Lake Minne- quired. ADK Members only. waska, 5.5 miles moderate photo hike, no dogs Leader: BT Sullivan 845-594-9545 Meeting Time/Place & carpool Sat June 15 - Hike at Iona Island led by "Doc" Bayne, an directions: Meet at Trailways Bus Station in New Paltz at 10 Educator at Sterling Forest State Park. MHADK coordina- am. Park on Prospect Street. There is no parking in the tor: Salley Decker C+ Iona Island, owned by Palisades Inter- Trailways lot. Drivers will help with car pooling from the bus state Park, is not open to the public for regular exploration/ station. We are looking for drivers. hiking, but chapter members will have the opportunity to visit the island on a guided tour. The "history walk" on the mostly Sat June 1 - Hudson River Hike #6; Walkway and Franny flat terrain will include numerous stops with photographs of Reese Park approx. 4 miles C hike Leader Jean-Claude what was there many years ago, as well as a lunch break. As a Fouéré (1-845-462 1909) or ([email protected]) Our member of Friends of Sterling Forest, "Doc" will also tell you sixth hike will take us on the Poughkeepsie Walkway to Fanny about a project being planned in Sterling Forest State Park. Reese Park in Highland. Call leader for meeting time and place. (Voluntary donations accepted). Wear hiking boots or comfort- Tue June 4 - Poughkeepsie Waterfront Evening Paddle B/ able walking shoes, and be prepared to spend 3-4 hours on the C Leader: Dave Webber [email protected] or walk.. There may be wet areas and walking poles could be 845-452-7238. Launch at 6 PM and paddle for 1.5-2 hours, helpful. Register with Salley Decker by 6/10. (845) 454-4206 4-6 miles at an easy pace. PFD required! Participants must evenings until 9:30 PM. Carpooling will be arranged. Hike can- have a kayak 13.5 foot or longer with 2 bulkheads. From Rt 9, celled if fewer than 10 sign-ups. Main Street exit. Go west and make a right onto Water Street. Waryas Park is 500’ on the left. Launch at boat ramp. Sun June 16 - Cold Spring to Creek Paddle Rat- ing: advanced Leader: Mark Tatro 845-987-0306 (before Sat June 8 - PADDLEFEST 2013 See cover page! 9pm); [email protected] Join us on one of the most beauti-

Tue Jun 11 - Norrie Point Evening Paddle B/C Leader: Dave Webber 845-452-7238 [email protected] Launch at 6 PM and paddle for 1.5-2 hours, 4-6 miles at an easy pace. PFD required! Participants must have a kayak 13.5 foot or longer with 2 bulkheads. Directions: Rt 9 north from Hyde Park, bear left on Old Post Road towards Staatsburg and then immediate left to Mills Norrie State Park. Follow signs to the Marina. We'll launch on the floating kayak launch there.

Sat-Thurs June 15-20 AT in PA Backpack: Boiling Springs to the Mason-Dixon Line Leader : Russ Faller 845-297- 5126 (before 9:30 PM) or [email protected] 8 SPRING OUTINGS SCHEDULE (continued)______ful routes along the Hudson as the river turns and narrows by Sun July 28 Paddle (WITH A HIGH West Point allowing for playful riding of the large boat wakes. WIND/LIGHTNING STORM DELAY DATE OF SUN AUG After lunch along the shore of Popolopen Creek, we’ll paddle 4) Paddle Leader: Mark Tatro [email protected] To towards South Dock and touch the West Point Crew docks as launch into the Hudson River within New York City, one we return home. We will time this approximately 16 miles pad- needs a permit. This permit costs $15.00 and is a simple dle with the tide currents. 13.5 ft. minimum kayak length; one page affair asking for the paddler's name, address, PDF required. Meeting place: Metro North parking lot in Cold phone number, emergency contacts and type of kayak. I Spring. Call leader for exact launch time. have a copy of the permit application which I can send to members who want to paddle to the Statue of Liberty. The Sun June 16 - Hunter Mountain from Spruceton Valley 8.4 turn-around time to obtain a permit takes about two weeks m, 1940’ elevation gain. A Leader: Sue Mackson according to NYC Parks & Recreation. Members should apply [email protected] 845=471-9892 Help me get in shape for the permit by the beginning of July to be safe. The pad- for Lalita's trip to Glacier National Park (there's still room dle would launch from Pier 40 (at Houston Street), cross to for you to join the trip). This is an A hike, but at (my) slow the Jersey side when traffic allows and travel south to the pace. Second highest peak in the Catskills, we take a route Statue making sure to stay outside of the statue's Homeland that's longer but less steep. See where the skiers go in win- Security perimeter designated by white buoys. We would ter. Call leader for meeting place and car pool information. paddle around the statue then paddle across the river to the Trail Conference map 41. Rain cancels. New York side when traffic allows and hug the Manhattan shoreline back to Pier 40. There is a parking garage at Pier Sat June 22 - Katterskill High Peak 8.8 m 1705’ eleva- 40.The trip should take about three hours with incredible tion gain A Leader: Sue Mackson [email protected] vistas, lots of traffic and challenging waves. 845-471-9892 A second “help me get in shape” hike in the Eastern Catskills with lovely views. A climb in the forest and Sun-Sat Aug 11-17 – White Mountains in New Hampshire very steep near the top. Views are a little way off after Leader: Ginny Fauci [email protected] or 845-399-2170 reaching summit. Call leader for meeting place and car pool (4 spaces available; reservations must be made by the end information. Rain cancels. of April).This year we will be staying at Highland Center, Zealand Falls Hut, Mizpah Hut and Lakes of the Clouds Hut. Sun June 23 4-mile round trip Kayak trip from Long Contact Ginny for an itinerary and additional information. Wharf, Beacon, to Fishkill Creek Estuary. Leader: Tom Amission E-mail only, [email protected] 10AM An open Thurs-Tues Aug 29-Sept 3 Appalachian Trail Backpack: water guided paddle around historic Dennings Point to check Mahoosuc Range NH to ME Leader: Russ Faller at out the plant and animal life in the estuary and to view the [email protected] or 845-297-5126 (before 9:30 spectacular waterfalls in Madam Brett Park. We will stop for PM) Thru-hikers say, "If the Whites slow you down, the Ma- lunch on the beach at Dennings Point. Kayak (1 and 2 person) hoosucs will stop you." But we'll take it easy on this most and gear rentals are available from Mountain Top Outdoors difficult section of the entire AT -- only 5-6 miles/day. Slow 845-831-1997. Advance reservations are necessary for kayak enough to enjoy the fabulous panoramic views, mountain tarns rentals. Instruction will be offered for first timers. and alpine bogs. Starting from the Androscoggin River in NH and crossing 8 major peaks and Mahoosuc Notch (the tough- Sat June 29 Fishkill Creek Paddle & Clean-out est mile of the whole AT), the range is wild, rugged, often Leader: Russ Faller 845-297-5126 (before 9:30 PM) or above treeline and inaccessible by road. Many substantial [email protected] Come help us maintain our water ascents/descents and a rough, often wet footpath. Total trail on the Fishkill Creek. We'll paddle the creek as we clear mileage is 32, with a moderate pace, to Grafton Notch, ME. it for canoes & kayaks. If you don't have a boat or tools, con- Must arrive Wed. evening, Aug. 28 for car shuttle. Requires tact leader for loaners. Bring lunch, water and tools (e.g. good physical condition and positive attitude. Joint with saws, axes, loppers, rope, come-alongs, pry bars, garbage bags, AMC. Contact leader for info and to register. work gloves). We hope to eventually extend this water trail from Glenham to Hopewell Jct., so we need your help. Contact leader for meeting time & place. If you cannot make this WINTER OUTINGS LOG date, but want to become involved in this exciting, worthwhile project, contact the leader. Oct 27 Black Creek & Esopus Meadows Preserves PLANNING AHEAD Marie Caruso Two hikers and the leader hiked the 2 miles of hilly trails in the Black Creek Preserve on this cloudy but mild Tues-Sun July 2-7 Sixth Annual Erie Canal Trip - Sylvan day. We lingered awhile enjoying the views at the Hudson Beach to Little Falls (C+, Easy but long) Leader: Don River shoreline. One hiker went on with the leader for an- Urmston: [email protected] or 845-4574552 (before 9pm). This year’s journey will have us base camping at Ve- other hilly mile at Esopus Meadows, which overlooked the rona Beach for 2 nights and Little Falls for 3 nights. We will valley of the Klyne Esopus Kill. The hike ended with a walk cover approx. 60 miles of the canal. Minimum 12’ kayak. Con- along the Hudson, with views of the Mills Mansion and Esopus tact leader for more information. ADK Members only. 9 Lighthouse, and many birds along the shore. WINTER OUTINGS LOG (continued)______

Dec 15 Bushwhack & Mombaccus Mtns. – Jan 1 (New Year's Day) Quick Response X-C Ski: Minne- Catskills Russ Faller On a beautiful, but cold morning waska State Park Russ Faller The skiing was so good that the sky was absolutely clear and deep blue with no wind, as we we decided to return. We skied from Lake Minnewaska, followed the trail up Kanape Brook to begin our bushwhack of around Lake Awosting, to Castle Point and back to Lake Min., Little Rocky and Mombaccus Mountains in the SE Catskills. Once counter-clockwise this time. It was not as windy and cold as we left the trail, the terrain soon became very steep. It was it was on Dec 30th. Lake Awosting was simply beautiful in its unrelenting, and seemed a very long way, to the ridge between Winter coat and the sky was dramatic. Participants were the two mountains. By now the temperature seemed much Dave Webber, J-C Fouere, Shari Aber, Joe Ferry, Don Urm- warmer. Was it because the climb had our blood rushing or had ston and the leader. it really gotten warmer? The climb onward to Little Rocky's summit was more gradual, but there were numerous ledges Jan 5 Minnawaska Photo Hike Brian Sullivan through which we had to squeeze our way upward. These are Great day to be out. Parked at the Lake Minnawaska lower what must have inspired the mountain's name. After lunch on parking lot. Changed plans: from Beacon Hill to Awosting Little Rocky's highest point (3015 ft.), we doubled back down Falls. Great place to take photos. This was a place to take heading towards Mombaccus (2840 ft.) The climb to Mombac- holiday photos for next year. We also hiked along the Pe- cus' open, grassy summit was easier, except for the part ters Kill & Lyons Road and back. William Bogle & the leader through the laurel, which kept grabbing and holding our feet and sometimes our whole bodies. After resting and socializing, Jan 12 Hudson River Walk #1: River Side Park NYC we climbed down the NE side, again through steep terrain, and Jean-Claude Fouere A very congenial group of nine walk- back to the Trail. This took us to our cars. ers enjoyed the first walk of this Hudson River walks & We covered 6.5 miles in 6.5 hours, according to Connie's GPS. hikes series, taking us from 125th St. train station to River- Our hardy climbers were: Connie Duquette, Rick Taylor, Catrine side Park on Manhattan West Side, passing on the way by Moore, Gino Platania (all ADK), Cecilia Villanueva (AMC) & the the famous Apollo Theater and Cotton Club. The group then leader. strolled along Riverside Park path from 125th to 62nd St. along the Hudson River and looped back through Morningside Dec 27 Quick Response X-C Ski: James Baird State Park Park on 110th St. not without taking time to visit St John the Russ Faller Right after the first substantial snowfall of the Divine Cathedral. season, we skied at James Baird Golf Course. It looked like it was going to rain, but never did. This was a good place to get Jan 19 Beacon Urban Walk Sayi Nulu our ski legs back in tune after a long off-season. The snow was Our urban walk in Beacon on Jan 19th 2013 is a success!. heavy and icy, but soft enough for a good ski. We even got our Weather was excellent with 40+ deg and partly sunny skies. pictures on the front page of the Poughkeepsie Journal. Now Starting at Beacon Train station at 11AM, Sue Mackson ex- that was an honor! Participants were: Tom Amisson and the plained a bit of history. Sayi explained about current events leader. and exhibits on Main Street. These events are published in FOCUS DUTCHESS COUNTY publication that comes in the Dec 28 Quick Response X-C Ski: Stonykill Environmental mail. Sustainability exhibition, Piano concert and art exhibit Center Russ Faller Before the snow could disappear, we at the Hudson beach glass.etc.We walked along the main hit the trails again on a day with cloudless, deep blue skies. But street all the way to waterfalls stopping at the glass studio. it was good we picked an easy location. The wet snow from the Stopped for short lunch break at the newly built building day before had frozen over into ice. There was little or no con- close to the Falls. Coming back we stopped and got history trol as we flew down small hills. This was a reminder that it's about Madam Brett home built in 1709. Other stops include not the terrain, but the snow conditions that are critical. Par- chocolate & olive oil store –WOW - many different kinds of ticipants were: Tom Amisson, Shari Aber, Darcy Dyer, Joyce vinegar and olive oils. It is good that you can get your own Depew and the leader. container to fill the oil. ( concept of reuse!) We stopped at a photo exhibit where many arial photographs of mansions and Dec 30 Quick Response X-C Ski: Minnewaska State Park marinas in Hudson Valley were on display. Returned back to Russ Faller There were 4-6" of a beautiful light powder that train station and concluded walk at around 2PM. Total 10 fell on top of the heavy, wet snow from 3 days ago. This was not people participated. to be ignored, so the MH-ADK Quick Responders rallied again ! The skiing at Minnewaska was the best we had ever remem- Jan 27 Wonder Lake Toni Amisson bered. We did the classic Lake Minnewaska-Castle Point-Lake Seven of us enjoyed the crisp sunny weather as we hiked a Minnewaska loop clockwise in a strong, cold wind. Face masks brisk pace through 6 miles of newly developed trails in this were needed around Castle Point. Sometimes, you felt like you'd picturesque park. We had lunch on one of the lake fronts be blown over, but tail winds made us go faster. We saw the near the ruins of an old summer cottage. A good time was most unusual rainbow on the edge of a cloud. The rainbow took had by all, most of whom were newcomers to this hidden gem the shape of the cloud's edge! Don Urmston, Hank Jenkins, Pete of a park. McGinnis, Judy Mage and leader. Editor’s Note: Due to lack of space, the Winter Outings Log will be 10 continued in the next issue of Mid-Hudson Trails. MEMBERSHIP______

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